KNB3501/6501 – Advanced Hellenistic Greek

The course will focus on the translation of a variety of types of Hellenistic texts (e.g., decreess, sacred laws, magical papyri, aretalogies, Philo, hermeneutic corpus) and on their grammatical and syntactical analysis. Prerequisite: a semesters of Greek.

KNB3232/6232 – Bible in Context: Amos

This course uses the book of Amos as a means of introducing the covenantal values that lay beneath Israel’s approach to social justice. Through a site visit and classroom activities, students will reflect on the Church’s call to social justice and the way in which this can be realised in the lives of individuals and congregations. Additional emphasis will be placed on the content and shape of the book of Amos and the task of interpreting it as Scripture of the Church. Lecture. Written assignments, site visit, and final paper. Intro to OT (KNB1006) or equivalent, plus any 2000 level Bible course.

KNB2131 – Greek Exegesis

This course provides practice analyzing and translating early Christian and Jewish Greek texts, and interpreting them with respect to their literary and social contexts. Lecture, discussion. Quizzes, exegetical assignment, final exam.

KNB2127 – Hebrew Reading & Exegesis

This course builds on students knowledge of introductory Hebrew grammar to engage them in the reading and interpretation of Hebrew narrative (selections from Jonah, Ruth, and other books). Emphasis is on building Hebrew vocabulary and confidence in reading and on developing exegetical skill. Quizzes, presentation, mid-term and final exams. Prerequisite: Introductory course in Hebrew.